Three members of the UW-La Crosse wrestling team earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District庐 honors for NCAA Division III. Graduate student Noah Leisgang, along with sophomores Wyatt Magolski and Marcus McIntyre, were recognized for their athletic and academic achievements. This is Leisgang's second Academic All-District庐 selection, maintaining a stellar 4.00 GPA while achieving significant wrestling accolades, including NCAA All-America honors. Magolski and McIntyre also excelled academically and competitively, contributing to the team's success. The awards celebrate student-athletes who excel in both the classroom and in sports.

By the Numbers
  • Noah Leisgang achieved a 4.00 GPA with a 19-2 wrestling record this season.
  • Magolski finished with 25 wins and a 3.67 GPA; McIntyre had a 27-10 record with a 3.53 GPA.
Yes, But

While the honors highlight individual achievements, they also underscore the challenge of balancing rigorous academic and athletic commitments in collegiate sports. The competitive nature of NCAA Division III can make such dual excellence rare.

State of Play
  • The 2026 Academic All-District庐 selections reflect high academic standards among collegiate athletes.
  • Recognition as Scholar All-Americans showcases the relationship between academics and athletics at UW-La Crosse.
What's Next

NCAA and NAIA Academic All-America庐 honorees for men's at-large categories will be announced on July 8, 2026, which may further highlight the accomplishments of the selected athletes.

Bottom Line

The achievements of Leisgang, Magolski, and McIntyre demonstrate that excellence in athletics and academics can go hand-in-hand, setting a noteworthy precedent for future student-athletes at UW-La Crosse.